Occupation: Actress Birth: August 26, 1978
As a dancer, I know couples that have stayed married but separated to dance on different continents. Dance in general, but ballet in particular, is s….
Usually you read a script and you know somebody who knows somebody who maybe knew that person or met them once..
Every time I get a script in my inbox, it's like a little Christmas present. It's so exciting to see what they've cooked up..
Science fiction is one of the smartest genres around because you have to have so much forethought..
I love to work. I know that sounds ridiculous to say because all people love to work, but I love the homework that goes into acting. I love figuring ….
I think there is a wonderful trend of strong female characters on television right now..
I enjoyed acting growing up; I did musical theater. I had a secret desire to be a television and movie actress, but it wasn't something I admitted to….
Every dancer has injuries, and your injury could happen that season that you were getting that one part that you've wanted to do your whole career. S….
The work that I have been doing on television has been important to me because I have had the opportunity to portray very strong, intelligent women. ….
Nicholas Hytner, who directed Center Stage, is a huge ballet fan. He was completely open, as was Bruce Beresford, to get our perspective. "No, we wou….
You never know where your next job is going to lead you, down the road. One single episode that might seem so far removed from what you might end up ….
Stage performance is obviously a much grander sort of depiction. The audience isn't right in your face as close as a camera lens gets..
I think much of my inspiration comes from nature. I feel alive when I take a long hike with my dog or when I just spend time outdoors, appreciating t….
I know that there is absolutely good in the world..
I also use that centering process I mentioned as a way to focus my mind and connect it to my physical body. I feel that when we are aware of our phys….
I would remind people on the planet that this is the only one we have, and we need to take care of it..
It's hard with ballet because your aesthetic really is important. It's different from acting and from film. Nobody wants to watch somebody who is sic….
That being said, I am not one to feel sorry for myself. I believe it is healthy to honor one's feelings and do the best we can to learn and grow from….
I think one of the big challenges about science fiction is finding truth to relate to as an actor..
In high school ethics they went around and asked what everyone thought their classmates were qualified to do. For me, everyone said actress. But to m….
When I was in high school, my mom gave me a paperweight. It was when I was going through my 'not that interested in doing homework or really working ….